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FORMER England rugby star Mike Tindall has become the first member of the Royal Family to edit the Beano magazine.

The husband of Princess Anne’s daughter Zara will oversee a special edition released today to celebrate Bananaman’s 45th anniversary.

Beano comic cover featuring Bananaman and Mike Tindall.
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Mike Tindall has become the first royal to guest edit the Beano magazineCredit: PA
Illustration of Mike Tindall in a Beano comic strip.
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Mike even appears in cartoon formCredit: PA
Zara and Mike Tindall at the Beauty Awards 2024.
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Mike is married to Princess Anne’s daughter ZaraCredit: Alamy

Mike, 46, also appears in cartoon form, wearing a blue and yellow costume as he helps the superhero tackle a monster to save Beanotown.

In his guest editor’s ­letter, he shares childhood memories and talks about his three children.

He said: “It’s important to set a good example, so I play pranks on the kids and their mum.

"It’s been brilliant to step into the world of Beano and join Bananaman on this epic adventure.

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“I loved reading Beano growing up, and now being able to share that with my own kids is really cool.

“Bananaman’s 45th birthday is a reminder that fun, laughter, and a bit of mischief never go out of style, and sharing laughter with kids is timeless.”

He is the latest royal to appear in Beano after King Charles and Queen Camilla featured in 2023.

Boss Mike Stirling said: “A rugby legend and a superhero famous for epic failure… what could possibly go wrong?

Beano brings families together through shared laughs, so this anniversary edition celebrates that with probably the funniest Bananaman story of all-time!”

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Zara Tindall and husband Mike wow guests at Buckingham Palace garden party
Illustration of Mike Tindall as a Bananaman character in a comic book panel.
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Mike helps the superhero tackle a monster to save BeanotownCredit: PA
Illustration of Bananaman, a superhero.
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Bananaman first appeared in 1980Credit: Beano Studios
Illustration of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, wearing crowns and ragged clothing.
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Charles and Camilla on the mag in 2023Credit: PA
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